Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Panama
Panama: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 936,940 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
936,940 tonnes
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
101st
of 146 countries
All-time high
1.66 million tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1950
Years of data
41
1950–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Panama, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Panama recorded 936,940 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from gas in 2024.
The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 75.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Panama peaked at 1.66 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1950.
That places Panama 101st out of 146 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Panama, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1952 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1953 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1954 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1955 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1956 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1957 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1958 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1959 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1960 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1977 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1978 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1979 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1986 | 98,928 tonnes | — |
| 1987 | 98,928 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 106,256 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 102,443 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 535,160 tonnes | +422.4% |
| 2019 | 1.66 million tonnes | +210.8% |
| 2020 | 897,680 tonnes | -46.0% |
| 2021 | 1.07 million tonnes | +19.2% |
| 2022 | 506,627 tonnes | -52.6% |
| 2023 | 923,250 tonnes | +82.2% |
| 2024 | 936,940 tonnes | +1.5% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 936,940 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.05 million tonnes, 9% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Panama's 936,940 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.17 million tonnes, 80% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 101,639 tonnes | 98,928 tonnes | 106,256 tonnes | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.10 million tonnes | 535,160 tonnes | 1.66 million tonnes | 2 |
| 2020s | 866,877 tonnes | 506,627 tonnes | 1.07 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More climate change data for Panama
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,728 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,100 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,628 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 129.58 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 247.11 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Panama?
- Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Panama was 936,940 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 1.66 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1950.
- How does Panama rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?
- Panama ranks 101st out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas, measured in tonnes.